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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.16, 1,293.56 and 544.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.16, 1,293.56 and 544.36 is: 751.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.16 : 1,293.56 = 544.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.16/1,293.56 = 544.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.16x = 1,293.56 × 544.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.16x = 704,162.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,162.32/937.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.38

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